Georgian media reports that U.S. State Department commented on Georgian-American relations after the victory of the Georgian Dream in elections and announced that U.S. will continue to assist Georgia in the transition period in the directions provided by the Charter of Strategic Cooperation in the further strengthening of democratic institutions, security, development of economic ties and deepening of cultural relations between nations.
As reported, the report was presented by Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Eric Rubin, who visited Georgia in mid-October.
“The United States strongly supports Georgia in its aspiration to NATO. As it was stated in Bucharest and reaffirmed at NATO’s following summits, Georgia will become a member of NATO. Starting with the positioning of the second battalion in Afghanistan this month (October), Georgia will become a major participant of the ISAF mission among states which are not members of NATO”, the report said.
The U.S. State Department also expressed hope for reconsideration of the Labor Code by the new government of Georgia.
“We also look forward to continuing our cooperation with the Georgian government on strengthening the rights of workers. We would be glad to see that the new government has reconsidered the Labor Code”, the document says.
